The Origin Story
I was born, raised, and currently teach in this California city.
What is Bakersfield?
If you ever hear music playing in my classroom or car, it is most likely this twangy genre.
What is country music?
If I could paint the entire classroom one color, it would be this favorite color of mine.
What is blue?
Although I love exploring new places, this spot in Florida reigns supreme as my absolute favorite place I have ever traveled to.
What is DisneyWorld (or, Orlando)?
1. My favorite sea animal is a turtle.
2. My favorite domestic animal is a cat.
3. My favorite wild land animal is a horse.
What is Statement 2? I actually love dogs.
What is one?
This is my ultimate favorite hobby, which involves exploring new places.
What is traveling?
Do not talk to me until I have had a cup of this warm beverage in the morning.
What is coffee?
This boot-shaped country is currently sitting at the very top of my travel bucket list.
What is Italy?
1. I come from a family of teachers.
2. My sister is a high school teacher.
3. I always knew I wanted to be a teacher.
What is Statement 2? She is an elementary school teacher.
Although I didn't stay long, I moved away to this California city for kindergarten and 1st grade before moving back home.
What is Temecula?
When I want to turn my brain off and watch total drama, I tune into this specific TV genre, with "Selling Sunset" being a top favorite.
What is reality TV?
If I am ordering takeout, there is a 99% chance I am ordering food from this cuisine.
What is Mexican food?
If you look at a map, this sunny resort city at the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula is the first out-of-the-country trip for me.
What is Cabo San Lucas?
1. If I could have a different career, I'd choose marine biology.
2. I loved watching "Hannah Montana" growing up.
3. I think "Stranger Things" is overrated.
What is Statement 3? I loved the show!
Freedom at last! This was my exact age when I officially took and passed my driving test and got my license.
What is 17?
This sports drama film, named after a famous jersey number, is my absolute favorite movie.
What is 42?
To win my heart, you can bring me a cold can of this specific soda.
What is Dr. Pepper?
I didn't need to leave the country for a long time, which is why I was this exact age when I finally received my first official U.S. passport.
What is 28?
1. My favorite country singer is Morgan Wallen.
2. I was in choir from 7th grade - 12th grade.
3. My favorite musical is "Hamilton."
What is Statement 3? My favorite musicals are "Grease," "Mama Mia," and "Wicked."
Age 10 was a massive year for my sports career. It's the exact age I quit playing soccer and started playing this sport instead.
What is softball?
If you see me with my nose in a book right now, I am likely reading this specific hit psychological thriller novel.
What is "The Housemaid"?
When you can smell the change in the air and see colors change, you know you've entered my favorite season.
What is fall (autumn)?
I was a busy traveler growing up. Before I turned 28 years old, I had already visited this exact number of U.S. states.
What is 19?
2. I tore my ACL while going on a 4-mile walk in high school.
3. I had 3 serious surgeries before I turned 19.
What is Statement 3? I was 23 when before I had all of the surgeries.